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The Institute of Contemporary Arts boasts three galleries (with exhibitions changing approximately every six weeks), two cinemas, a theatre, restaurant, bookshop, late bar and cafe. The ICA also plays host to series of lectures, events, late night art and music parties. Housed in elegant Regency premises on the Mall, the ICA is a great place to start if you're looking for the very cutting edge of gallery art work. Founded in 1946, the artistic and cultural centre was initially housed in a basement on Oxford Street before moving to its first premises in Soho. With the support of the Arts Council, the ICA moved to its current location at Nash House in 1968. In recent years, the ICA has curated exhibitions featuring the likes of Yoko Ono, Gerhard Richter and Damien Hirst.
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event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Thursday 23rd May 2013 - 11am
A discussion on the Creative Arts sector.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 24th May 2013 - 1pm
A discussion on the project from its' artists.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 24th May 2013 - 3pm
A discussion on the culture of internet obsession.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Wednesday 29th May 2013 - 6.45pm
A discussion on art, fashion and design in retail.
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DATES Thursday 30th May 2013 - 6.30pm
A lecture on art history and Maurice Merleau-Ponty.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Friday 31st May 2013 - 1pm
A discussion on modern art and design.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Saturday 1st June 2013 - 3pm
event > Exhibitions > Art exhibitions - Performance and Body Art
DATES Saturday 1st June 2013 - 7pm
Live performance piece exploring the conventions of the screenplay and sitcom, in response to 2007 screenplay Eine Pinot Grigio Bitte. The work will address issues surrounding collectivism and collaboration within the context of performance.
event > Exhibitions > Lifestyle - Talks & Lectures
DATES Tuesday 4th June 2013 - 6.45pm
Philosopher and writer Sandford discusses the psychoanalyst's work.
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